Calories Burned Calculator
Calculate calories burned during various physical activities and exercises based on your body weight, activity intensity, and duration for accurate fitness tracking.
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About
Our Calories Burned Calculator uses scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values to accurately estimate energy expenditure during various physical activities and exercises.
Why Choose
Evidence-based calculations using research data, comprehensive activity database, intensity adjustments, multiple exercise categories, and personalized results based on body weight and duration.
Features
100+ activities database, MET-based calculations, intensity level adjustments, visual activity selection, food equivalent comparisons, and detailed burn rate analysis.
Benefits
Track fitness progress, plan workout routines, manage weight goals, optimize exercise time, compare activity effectiveness, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
Enter Your Details
Input your body weight and select the duration of your exercise or activity. Weight is crucial as heavier individuals burn more calories during the same activity.
Choose Activity
Select your activity category and specific exercise from our comprehensive database. Each activity has scientifically determined MET values for accurate calculations.
Get Results
View your total calories burned, rate per minute/hour, intensity analysis, and helpful comparisons to track your fitness progress effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Calories Burned Calculator
MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values represent the energy cost of activities as multiples of resting metabolic rate. 1 MET = resting energy expenditure. Research shows MET-based calculations are 85-90% accurate for most people. Individual variations exist due to fitness level, body composition, and efficiency of movement.
Heavier individuals burn more calories because they require more energy to move their body mass. The formula is: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours). A 80kg person burns about 14% more calories than a 70kg person doing the same activity for the same duration.
Intensity significantly impacts calorie burn. Light intensity (50-60% max heart rate) burns fewer calories but can be sustained longer. Vigorous intensity (70-85% max heart rate) burns 2-3x more calories per minute but for shorter durations. High-intensity intervals can also increase post-exercise calorie burn (EPOC).
High-calorie burning activities include running (8-15 METs), cycling fast (12-16 METs), swimming (8-13 METs), and cross-country skiing (9-15 METs). However, the "best" exercise is one you can maintain consistently. A moderate activity done regularly burns more total calories than intense exercise done sporadically.
For weight loss, create a calorie deficit of 500-750 calories daily (through diet and exercise) to lose 0.5-0.75 kg per week. Use the calculator to plan exercise routines that fit your schedule. For example, 45 minutes of moderate cycling (400 calories) plus dietary reduction of 350 calories creates a 750-calorie deficit.
Fitness trackers can vary in accuracy by 10-40% depending on the device and activity type. They're most accurate for steady-state cardio like walking or running, but less accurate for strength training or interval workouts. Heart rate monitors improve accuracy significantly. Use trackers for trends rather than absolute numbers, and cross-reference with MET-based calculations for better estimates.